Event Photos

 

	January 20, 2008
	Burn Foundation Bowling Event AMF Milford Bowling Lanes 2/10/08 2:00pm-5:00pm

 

	August 11, 2007
	Burn Foundation Events HARLEY DAVDISON EVENT: AUGUST 19, 2007 FIREFIGHTERS PARADE: AUGUST 25, 2007

 

June 28, 2007

Letter to Connecticut Post   Sincere thank you to town firefighters Article Last Updated: 06/27/2007 09:11:15 PM EDT My family and I would like to take this opportunity to commend the firefighters of Stratford's Main Street firehouse for their kind and generous response on June 16. My daughter had come home to convalesce after delicate spinal fusion surgery performed just 36 hours earlier. Unfortunately, my daughter was unable to climb the steps into our home because of her pain. Within mere minutes of our 911 call, four Stratford firefighters arrived. Without hesitation, all four gallant men took control of the situation and assured my daughter that they would facilitate her entry with as little pain as possible. With great compassion, each of these four gentlemen put my daughter at ease, making quick work of getting her safely tucked away in bed for a well-deserved rest. They provided further "dis-stress" by telling us not to hesitate to call should further assistance be required. From this incident, we are reminded of the pride, dedication and compassion of Stratford's firefighters. It is comforting to know they are just a phone call away. William J. Lazarou Stratford Connecticut Post 6/27/07

 

June 9, 2007

Firefighter Parade and Festival Please join the Stratford Professional Firefighters Burn Foundation and IAFF Local 998 for the 1st Annual Firefighter Parade and Festival. There will be a parade followed by a festival including a craft fair and vendor tents. All Connecticut Fire Departments and pipe and drum bands are encouraged to attend the parade and/or festival. The parade will be followed by a festival including a craft fair and vendor tents.   Information for fire departments or vendors can be found at the following link: Parade and Festival Info

 

	May 16, 2007
	Stratford Fire adds 8 new firefighters IAFF Local 998 has 8 new members that were hired by the Stratford Fire Department: B. Johnson, N. Marano, T. Regan, B. Sigovitch, J. Smith, D. Spyros, J. Ucci, and M. Whelan. IAFF Local 998 would like to congratulate our new firefighters and wish them the best of luck in their new career.

 

	May 16, 2007
	New Union Officers President: Lantowsky VP: Hansen Sec: Morse Treas: Reitmeyer E-Board: Salemme, McKenney, Tibbals Sergeant at arms: Minton

 

September 26, 2005

In last week’s issue of the Stratford Star a town resident wrote to the editor sharing how displeased she was about how the Stratford Fire Department received and spent grant money. In that letter, there were many inaccuracies and the purpose of this letter is to correct those inaccuracies. The Stratford Fire Department has applied for many different grants from the federal government in the last few years. These grants have included specialized rescue equipment and training for town firefighters. In three consecutive years we have been denied grant money for these programs from the federal government. In this current year the department applied for two different grants, one of which was for health and fitness equipment. The federal government saw fit to approve only one grant for this fiscal year. This grant specifically states that 10% of the money must be provided for the funds to be awarded. This figure would be roughly $10,000 dollars, of which the Stratford Firefighters paid half o the amount out of ourown pockets. The cost to the town was the additional $5,000.   This misinformed letter also stated that it would be cheaper for the town to purchase gym memberships for the entire department. The Stratford Fire Department has a nearly 100 person force. At most health clubs in town the discounted rate is approximately $50.00 a month. That would be a total cost of $60,000 dollars for one year.   We as firefighters do not expect for the public to understand the grant process in which we have to go through to obtain federal money. The Firefighters of Stratford would like nothing more than to receive copious federal funds for firefighting equipment, training and man power. Unfortunately, the system does not work that way and all departments are forced to take what is given to them. This grant should be viewed as a positive situation for the department and its members. We respect the opinions of our town’s citizens, but ask that those opinions be voiced for all to read only when they are based on fact and not assumptions. Sincerely, Executive Board of IAFF Local 998 Firefighters of Stratford